Receiving Clerk – Tasks & Responsibilities
Main Role: Receive incoming goods, check their quantity and condition, and update receiving records accurately and promptly.
- Check Incoming Deliveries
- Match goods against the Purchase Order (PO) and supplier Delivery Order (DO).
- Verify item codes, product descriptions, quantities and units of measurement, including cartons, packs and units.
- Receive only approved purchases; refer unexpected deliveries to Purchasing.
- Inspect Product Condition
- Check for damage, leakage, incorrect items and unsuitable expiry dates.
- Verify batch numbers and expiry dates where applicable.
- Check and record the temperature of chilled and frozen goods according to company requirements.
- Report quality concerns to the supervisor or QA/QC before acceptance.
- Report Receiving Discrepancies
- Record shortages, excess quantities, damaged goods and incorrect items.
- Take photographs and inform Purchasing and the Warehouse Supervisor promptly.
- Separate rejected or pending-inspection goods and label them clearly.
- Prepare Receiving Records
- Prepare or enter Goods Received Notes (GRN) in AutoCount/ERP promptly after goods are checked and accepted.
- Ensure actual received quantities, UOM, receiving dates and document references are correct.
- Mark partial deliveries clearly to prevent duplicate receiving entries.
- Forward complete receiving documents to Purchasing and Accounts.
- Coordinate Storage
- Label accepted goods and hand them over to the warehouse team for proper storage.
- Prioritise immediate transfer of chilled and frozen goods to the correct storage area.
- Follow FIFO/FEFO procedures and keep different batches identifiable.
- Support Stock Accuracy
- Ensure physical quantities match receiving records before completing the receiving process.
- Assist with stock counts and investigations of receiving-related stock differences.
- Report unrecorded receipts and outstanding receiving documents.
- Maintain Safety & Housekeeping
- Keep the receiving area clean, organised and free from obstructions.
- Follow safe unloading, food handling and cold-chain procedures.
- Use handling equipment only when trained and authorised.
- Provide Daily Updates
- Report completed receipts, pending deliveries, discrepancies and unresolved issues to the Warehouse Supervisor.
- Follow up with Purchasing on rejected goods, replacements and supplier collection.
Reporting To: Warehouse Supervisor / Operations Supervisor
Key Performance Measures: Accurate receiving and GRN entries, timely discrepancy reporting, complete documentation, and compliance with product handling requirements
Pay: RM1,800.00 - RM2,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person